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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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